CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 (IFRS) April 26, 2018 Company Name: ANRITSU CORPORATION

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1 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 (IFRS) April 26, 2018 Company Name: ANRITSU CORPORATION Stock exchange listings: Tokyo Securities code: 6754 URL: Representative: Hirokazu Hashimoto ; Representative Director, Group CEO Inquiries: Akifumi Kubota ; Director, Senior Vice President, CFO Tel : Date of general shareholders' meeting (as planned): June 26, 2018 Dividend payable date (as planned): June 27, 2018 Annual securities report filing date (as planned): June 26, 2018 Supplemental material of quarterly results: Yes Convening briefing of quarterly results: Yes (for financial analysts and institutional investors) (Millions of yen, round down) 1. Consolidated financial results of the year ended March 31, 2018 (From April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018) (1) Consolidated Operating Results (Note) Percentage figures indicate change from the previous period. Revenue Operating profit (loss) Profit (loss) before tax Profit (loss) Profit (loss) attributable to owners of parent Total comprehensive income (loss) For the year ended Millions of yen % Millions of yen % Millions of yen % Millions of yen % Millions of yen % Millions of yen % March, , , , , , , March, , , , , , , Basic earnings per share Diluted earnings per share Profit to equity attributable to owners of parent ratio Profit before tax to total assets ratio Operating profit to revenue ratio For the year ended Yen Yen % % % March, March, (2) Consolidated Positions Total assets Total equity Equity attributable to owners of parent Equity attributable to owners of parent to total assets ratio Equity attributable to owners of parent per share For the year ended Millions of yen Millions of yen Millions of yen % Yen March, ,190 78,313 78, March, ,054 76,485 76, (3) Cash flows Cash flows from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Cash and cash equivalents, end of period For the year ended Millions of yen Millions of yen Millions of yen Millions of yen March, ,946-3,932-8,201 35,452 March, ,246-3,665-2,758 39, Dividends First quarter Second quarter Annual dividend Third quarter Fiscal year end Total Total Dividends Payout ratio (Consolidated) Ratio of total amount of dividends to equity attributable to owners of parent (Consolidated) For the year ended Yen Yen Yen Yen Yen Millions of Yen % % March, , For the year ended March, , For the year ending March, 2019 (Forecast) Consolidated Forecast for the year ending March 31, 2019 (From April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019) Revenue Operating profit (loss) (Note) Percentage figures indicate change from the previous period. Profit (loss) Profit (loss) Basic earnings Profit (loss) attributable to before tax per share owners of parent Millions of yen % Millions of yen % Millions of yen % Millions of yen % Millions of yen % Yen Annual 92, , , , ,

2 Others (1) Material changes in subsidiaries during this period (Changes in scope of consolidations resulting from change in subsidiaries) : None Number of subsidiaries newly consolidated : - Number of subsidiaries excluded from consolidation : - (2) Changes in accounting policies and accounting estimates 1. Changes in accounting policies required by IFRS : None 2. Changes in accounting policies other than IFRS requirements : None 3. Changes in accounting estimates : None (3) The number of issued shares 1. Number of issued shares at the period end (including treasury stock) FY2017 (Mar. 31, 2018) 138,134,794 shares FY2016 (Mar. 31, 2017) 138,115,294 shares 2. Total number of treasury stock at the period end FY2017 (Mar. 31, 2018) 777,659 shares FY2016 (Mar. 31, 2017) 806,552 shares 3. Average number of issued shares during the period FY2017 (Mar. 31, 2018) 137,335,071 shares FY2016 (Mar. 31, 2017) 137,301,414 shares (Reference) Non-consolidated financial results 1. results of the year ended March 31, 2018 (From April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018) (1) Operating results (Note) Percentage figures indicate change from the previous period. Net sales Operating income (loss) Ordinary income (loss) Net income (loss) For the year ended Millions of yen % Millions of yen % Millions of yen % Millions of yen % March, , , , , March, , , , Basic net income Diluted net income For the year ended (loss) per share Yen (loss) per share Yen March, March, (2) positions Total assets Net assets Ratio of equity capital Net assets per share For the year ended Millions of yen Millions of yen % Yen March, ,090 76, March, ,758 75, (Reference) Equity capital FY2017 (March 31, 2018) : 76,382million yen FY2016 (March 31, 2017) : 75,286million yen This financial summary is not subject to audit by a certified public accountant or an audit corporation. Notes for using forecasted information and others As the business forecast mentioned above are based on the recent information, actual results may vary substantially from projections above due to known or unknown risks, changes relating to uncertainties, and others. The reader should be aware that actual results may be materially different from any future results expressed herein due to various factors. With regard to notes for utilizing preconditions of outlook and business forecast, please refer to 1. Overview of Operating Results, etc. (3) Business Forecast at page 8. Additional supplemental material related to the financial statements will be available at Anritsu's web site since the results briefing session to be held on April 27, 2018.

3 INDEX 1. Overview of Operating Results, etc. 2 (1) Overview of Operating Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, (2) Overview of Position for the Year Ended March 31, (3) Business Forecast 8 (4) Profit Distribution Policy and Dividends for the Years Ended/Ending March 31, 2018 and March 31, (5) Risk Information 11 2.Management Policies 13 (1) Basic Policy 13 (2) Management Targets 14 (3) Medium- and Long-Term Management Strategy and Issues to be Dealt With Basic Policy regarding Adoption of Accounting Standards Consolidated Statements 16 (1) Consolidated Statement of Position 16 (2) Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 18 (3) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity 19 (4) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 20 (5) Notes to the Consolidated Statements Others 23 (1) Executive Personnel Changes Expected on June 26, (2) Reference Information 25 Consolidated Quarterly Highlights 25 Consolidated Quarterly Position 26 Consolidated Quarterly Segment Information 27 Anritsu Corporation Supplement 28 1

4 1. Overview of Operating Results, etc. (1) Overview of Operating Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, ) General Overview Fiscal Year Change Orders 88,934 88,542 (391) -0.4% Backlog 18,216 21,130 2, % Revenue 87,638 85,967 (1,670) -1.9% Operating profit (loss) 4,234 4, % Profit (loss) before tax 3,628 4, % Profit (loss) 2,734 2, % Profit (loss) attributable to owners of parent 2,698 2, % During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, the global economy continued the gradual expansion primarily in advanced countries, and Japan's economy showed a recovery buoyed by strong corporate profits and improvement in the employment situation. On the other hand, concerns about global risks such as uncertainties of the U.K.'s withdrawal from the EU and increasingly tense situations in East Asia, have been mounting. In the field of communication networks, as represented by smartphone applications that utilize the VR (Virtual Reality), various mobile broadband services are growing. In order to cope with rapid increase in the volume of mobile data transmission and also to solve the issues of network environment, LTE (Long- Term Evolution) and LTE-Advanced (a further expanded LTE), have been developed and they are going into full-scale use as the mobile communications system. However, the ownership of smartphones has reached to a saturated level in the market and as a result of that, the overall smartphone-related market has been shrinking. Consequently, investments planned by our customers have been altered, as well as the plans of restructurings. In addition, restrained investments by customers are continuing. On the contrary, specification development has begun in stages to the next-generation communications system (5G), which is expected to provide the infrastructure to a wide range of mobile broadband services. As a result, the commercialization of 5G has been materialized, as major domestic and overseas operators have implemented verification tests of 5G. Also, in the LTE-related R&D market, investment focus is shifting from LTE-Advanced to LTE-Advanced Pro (Gigabit LTE). Furthermore, as the automated driving projects in the automotive industry are well known, a wide range of industries are making full-fledged effort to expand more defined investment plans toward new societal innovation which utilizes IoT (Internet of Things). Amid such business environment, the Anritsu Group has worked to build up a platform for business expansion by carrying out strategic investments mainly in the areas of growing market and enhancing competitiveness in the offering of solutions. As a result, orders decreased 0.4 percent compared with the previous fiscal year to 88,542 million yen, and revenue decreased 1.9 percent compared with the previous fiscal year to 85,967 million yen. Operating profit increased 16.0 percent compared with the previous fiscal year to 4,912 million yen, profit before tax increased 26.8 percent compared with the previous fiscal year to 4,602 million yen. Profit increased 6.0 percent compared with the previous fiscal year to 2,898 million yen, and profit attributable to owners of parent increased 6.8 percent compared with the previous fiscal year to 2,880 million yen. Resulting from the US tax reform, a temporary increase of approximately 300 million yen in income tax expense was occurred. 2

5 2) Overview by Segment 1. Test and Measurement Fiscal Year Change Revenue 59,333 54,433 (4,900) -8.3% Operating profit (loss) 2,130 1,825 (304) -14.3% This segment develops, manufactures and sells measuring instruments and systems for a variety of communications applications, and service assurance, to telecom operators, manufacturers of related equipment, and maintenance and installation companies around the world. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, while demand for measuring instruments for optical/digital device was strong, in the mobile market, due to the transition period from LTE to 5G, customers' investment stances are becoming severer. On the other hand, in the LTE-Advanced Pro (Gigabit LTE) related R&D market, our customers have increased advancing CA (Carrier Aggregation) investment. Consequently, segment revenue decreased 8.3 percent compared with the previous fiscal year to 54,433 million yen, operating profit decreased 14.3 percent to 1,825 million yen and adjusted operating profit decreased 12.5 percent to 2,192 million yen. (Note) Adjusted operating profit is Anritsu s original profit indicator to measure results of its recurring business by excluding profit and loss items with a transient nature from operating profit. (Unaudited information) Table of adjustment from operating profit (loss) to adjusted operating profit (loss) Fiscal Year Change Operating profit (loss) 2,130 1,825 (304) -14.3% Adjustment items Business structure improvement expenses M&A related costs (139) Adjusted operating profit (loss) 2,504 2,192 (312) -12.5% 2. Products Quality Assurance Fiscal Year Change Revenue 19,588 22,549 2, % Operating profit (loss) 1,302 1, % This segment develops, manufactures and sells production management and quality management systems, including precision, high-speed auto checkweighers, automatic combination weighers and metal detectors, for the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, increasing demand on the safety and security of food and medicine, and shortage of workers are accelerating the development of automated inspection processes. Demand in both Japan and overseas markets increased for automated inspection systems incorporating X-ray screening. As a result, segment revenue increased 15.1 percent compared with the previous fiscal year to 22,549 million yen and operating profit increased 51.2 percent compared with the previous fiscal year to 1,969 million yen. 3

6 3. Others Fiscal Year Change Revenue 8,716 8, % Operating profit (loss) 992 1, % This segment comprises Information and Communications, Devices, Logistics, Welfare services, Real estate leasing and other businesses. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, Device business and Information and Communications business improved compared with the previous fiscal year. As a result, segment revenue increased 3.1 percent compared with the previous fiscal year to 8,984 million yen, and operating profit increased 31.3 percent compared with the previous fiscal year to 1,302 million yen. 3) Analysis of Operating Results 1. Test and Measurement The Test and Measurement business, which accounts for 63 percent of the Anritsu Group's revenue, is divided into the following 3 sub-segments. (1) Mobile The Mobile sub-segment includes measuring instruments for mobile phone acceptance testing by mobile phone service operators, and for design, production, function and performance verification, and maintenance of mobile phone handsets by manufacturers of mobile phones including smartphones, IC chipsets and relevant components. Demand in this sub-segment tends to be influenced by factors including the technological innovations in mobile phone services, market penetration, number of new subscribers as well as new entries in and withdrawals from the market by mobile phone and chipset manufacturers, and the number of model changes and shipments of mobile phones and chipsets. Currently a variety of mobile broadband services offered through mobile phones that support LTE are deployed in various countries around the world. Leading mobile phone and chipset manufacturers and telecom operators continue to pursue development and service deployment of LTE-Advanced Pro, with the aim of providing more sophisticated high-quality services. However, the growth rate of the total shipment of smartphones has reached a saturated level in the market, and as a result, investment continued to be restrained in the mobile phone-related market. Against the backdrop of such market changes, while a shift can be seen towards investment in LTE-Advanced Pro in the mobile phone development-related market, in the mobile phone manufacturing market, competition is intensifying over measurement instruments for device manufacturing due to reduced investment by mobile phone manufacturers. Concerning the next-generation communications system (5G) which is expected to provide the infrastructure to a wide range of mobile broadband services, development projects have been materialized for commercialization following the development of standard specifications, and there is now apparent demand for 5G measurement. In addition, in the IoT field, which is driven by telecom operators, and the automated driving and in-vehicle telecom field in the automobile industry, the development of mobile communications technology to realize new services is also actualizing as a business opportunity. Anritsu will continue to develop and launch competitive leading-edge measuring solutions, as well as accurately conduct development portfolio management, to strengthen the revenue base. 4

7 (2) Network Infrastructure The Network Infrastructure sub-segment includes network construction maintenance, monitoring and service quality assurance solutions for wireline and wireless service providers, and solutions for communication equipment manufacturer in areas including design, production and testing. In this sub-segment, data traffic is expanding rapidly due to sophisticated cloud computing services and the spread of mobile broadband services. Therefore, telecom operators and equipment manufacturers that are pursuing higher-speed networks are concentrating on the commercialization of 100Gbps services and research and development in 400Gbps network equipment. Moreover, in order to improve mobile phone connectivity, progress is being made towards the efficient densification of base station networks by integrating wired and wireless network technologies. Along with the change of market trend, demand is growing for measuring solutions that optimize wireline and wireless technology depending on the intended use. Furthermore, mainly owing to the increase in data centers supporting cloud services, the market for high-speed data communication equipment is expanding. Along with this, research and development and manufacturing market of high-speed optical communications modules are growing, creating additional demand for related measuring solutions in the fiscal year ended March 31, Anritsu is working to expand business by providing comprehensive solutions from constructing and monitoring communications infrastructure to ensuring service quality in addition to research and development solutions for telecommunications equipment. (3) Electronics The Electronics sub-segment includes measuring instruments widely used in the electronics industry, particularly for design, production and evaluation of electronic devices used in telecommunications network-related communications equipment and other electronic equipment. Demand in this sub-segment tends to be impacted by the scale of production of electronic components and products used in telecommunications equipment, intelligent home appliances and automobiles. Expansion of mobile broadband services and the use of the IoT (Internet of Things), such as smart meters, are driving growth in demand for measuring solutions for development and manufacturing of wireless modules for a broad array of applications. Furthermore, various wireless systems have been digitalized for effective use of frequency resources. Demand for measuring solutions for manufacturing and maintenance of new systems is also steadily growing. Anritsu will work to further expand the business in this sub-segment by offering a wider range of solutions for the electronics market. 2. Products Quality Assurance The Products Quality Assurance business accounts for 26 percent of Anritsu Group s revenue. Since more than 80 percent of segment revenue is made of food manufacturers, this segment is substantially influenced by the impact of economic growth rate and changes in consumer spending which would affect results on food manufacturers business. Core products include highly precise checkweighers for high-speed food processing lines, as well as X -ray and other inspection systems that detect and remove metal fragments, stones and other alien materials in the food processing process with high precision. In the Japanese market, capital investment for automation and manpower reduction in food production lines has steadily increased, against a backdrop of the customer concerns regarding contamination and rising needs for automation due to the labor shortage. In the overseas markets, progress was made in the cultivation of major customers who are operating their businesses globally in regions such as the Americas, Europe, and China and the overseas sales ratio of this business is roughly 45 percent. 5

8 Demand for quality control inspection solutions is expected to remain firm in every region of the world, as interest among food manufacturers remains high. To meet this demand, Anritsu will develop and deliver new products and quality assurance solutions, and will optimize its supply chain including overseas production in order to expand the business and increase profitability. (2) Overview of Position for the Year Ended March 31, ) Assets, Liabilities and Equity Ended March 31, Change Assets 125, ,190 (3,863) Liabilities 48,568 42,876 (5,692) Equity 76,485 78,313 1,828 Interest-bearing debt 22,026 15,944 (6,081) Assets, liabilities and equity as of March 31, 2018 were as follows. 1. Assets Assets decreased 3,863 million yen compared with the end of the previous fiscal year to 121,190 million yen. This was mainly due to decrease of cash and cash equivalents, as well as deferred tax assets, while increase of inventories. 2. Liabilities Total liabilities decreased 5,692 million yen compared with the end of the previous fiscal year to 42,876 million yen. This was mainly due to decrease of bonds and borrowings due to redemption of bonds, while increase of trade and other payables. 3. Equity Equity increased 1,828 million yen compared with the end of the previous fiscal year to 78,313 million yen. This was mainly due to increase of an earned surplus. As a result, the equity attributable to owners of parent to total assets ratio was 64.6 percent, compared with 61.1 percent at the end of the previous fiscal year. Interest-bearing debt, excluding lease obligations, was 15,944 million yen, compared with 22,026 million yen at the end of the previous fiscal year. The debt-to-equity ratio was 0.20, compared with 0.29 at the end of the previous fiscal year. 2) Summarized Cash Flows Fiscal Year Change Cash flows from operating activities 9,246 7,946 (1,299) Cash flows from investing activities (3,665) (3,932) (266) Cash flows from financing activities (2,758) (8,201) (5,442) Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 39,682 35,452 (4,229) Free cash flow 5,581 4,014 (1,566) 6

9 In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, cash and cash equivalents (hereafter, net cash ) decreased 4,229 million yen compared with the end of the previous fiscal year to 35,452 million yen. Free cash flow, the sum of cash flows from operating activities and cash flows from investing activities, was positive 4,014 million yen (compared with positive 5,581 million yen in the previous fiscal year). Conditions and factors for each category of cash flow for the fiscal year were as follows. 1. Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities was 7,946 million yen (in the previous fiscal year, operating activities provided net cash of 9,246 million yen). The cash increase was due to reporting of profit before tax and recording depreciation and amortization, on the other hand, the cash decrease was mainly due to increase of inventories. Depreciation and amortization was 4,285 million yen (increase of 87 million yen compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year). 2. Cash Flows from Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities was 3,932 million yen (in the previous fiscal year, investing activities used net cash of 3,665 million yen). This was primarily due to acquisition of property, plant and equipment. 3. Cash Flows from Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities was 8,201 million yen (in the previous fiscal year, financing activities used net cash of 2,758 million yen). The primary reason was redemption on 6,000 million yen of bonds and payment of cash dividends totaling 2,059 million yen (in the previous fiscal year, cash dividends was 2,677 million yen). 3) Analysis of Position The Anritsu Group s funding requirements are mainly for working capital to purchase materials and cover expenses incurred in the manufacturing, sales and marketing of products; for capital investments; and for research and development expenses. The Group secures sufficient funding to cover these requirements from retained earnings, bank borrowings, and capital market funding. To ensure stability in funding, the Anritsu Group arranged for a commitment line of 7.5 billion yen in March 2017, which is effective through March Looking forward, while preparing for unforeseen financial risks, both domestic and overseas, in a dramatically changing market environment, the Anritsu Group will swiftly and flexibly meet its capital requirements for working capital, regular repayment of long-term borrowings and business growth. As of March 31, 2018, the balance of interest-bearing debt (excluding lease payable) was 15,944 million yen (compared with 22,026 million yen at the end of the previous fiscal year) and the debt-toequity ratio was 0.20 (compared with 0.29 at the end of the previous fiscal year). And the net debt-toequity ratio was negative 0.25 (compared with negative 0.23 at the end of the previous fiscal year). In addition, the average turnover ratio on the end-of-period balance of inventories to revenue was 4.9 times. The Company will utilize increased cash flow generated by improvements in ACE (achievement of net operating profit after tax less an adjustment for the cost of capital) and CCC as well as enhanced capital efficiency resulting from measures including an internal group cash management system to make further reductions in interest-bearing debt, improve the debt-to-equity ratio, enhancing shareholders equity and fortify its financial structure. At the end of March 2018, Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) has rated Anritsu s short-term debt a-1, and its long-term debt A-. Anritsu will continue working to enhance its financial stability in order to improve its debt rating. 7

10 (Note) ACE (Anritsu Capital-cost Evaluation): Net operating profit after tax Cost of capital(5%) Debt-to-equity ratio: Interest-bearing debt / Equity attributable to owners of parent Net debt-to-equity ratio: (Interest-bearing debt Cash and cash equivalent) / Equity attributable to owners of parent CCC: Cash Conversion Cycle 4) Indicator Trend of Cash Flows Year Ended March 31, 2016 Year Ended March 31, 2017 Year Ended March 31, 2018 Equity attributable to owners of parent / Total assets (%) Market capitalization / Total assets (%) Interest bearing debt / Operating cash flows (years) Operating cash flows / Interest expense (times) (Notes) 1. All indicators are calculated on a consolidated basis. 2. Market capitalization is calculated by multiplying the total number of shares outstanding at the end of the period (excluding treasury stock) by the closing share price at the end of the period. 3. Operating cash flows and Interest expense are as reported in the consolidated statement of cash flows. (3) Business Forecast 1) General Outlook Looking ahead, although the global economy is expected to recover, there is now emerging uncertainty, regarding the instability of the U.K. s withdrawal negotiations, increased geopolitical risks in East Asia and the Middle East, the risk of U.S.-China trade friction and others. In addition, there is a need for constant and appropriate responses to technological innovations, changes in the market environment and competitive relationships, and trends in the financial situation. In these circumstances, the Anritsu Group will start its new Mid-term Business Plan GLP We will work to acquire growth drivers and build pillars to support the next generation by proactively investing the future. In this market environment, the Anritsu Group will undertake the following measures for the fiscal year ending March 31, The Anritsu Group is planning on growth in revenue in the Test and Measurement business mainly in overseas mobile markets. In the Products Quality Assurance business, revenue is expected to increase in both Japan and overseas markets. Outlook for operating profit and profit shows increases from the fiscal year ended March 31,

11 BUSINESS FORECAST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2019 FY2018 Revenue 92,000 Operating profit (loss) 6,600 Profit (loss) before tax 6,600 Profit (loss) 5,000 Profit (loss) attributable to owners of parent 5,000 Assumed annual exchange rate : 1US$=105Yen 2) Segment Outlook for the Year Ending March 31, 2019 For the Test and Measurement business, in the mobile market, the Anristu Group will continue to provide solutions for LTE-Advanced Pro (Gigabit LTE) and strengthen the development of emerging markets, while delivering new products compatible with next generation 5G/IoT in a timely manner. In the network infrastructure market, in order to acquire the network reshaping market which is expanding due to the explosive increase in demand for data traffic and data centers as a result of expansion of service, we will reinforce competitiveness. The Products Quality Assurance business will maintain a stable revenue base in the Japanese market as a market leader and strive to expand market share in the growing overseas markets. In order to reinforce competitiveness in the overseas markets, we will enhance and expand the global supply chain system. 3) Cash Flow Outlook for the Year Ending March 31, Cash Flows from Operating Activities The Anritsu Group expects cash flows from operating activities to be positive, mainly due to reporting of profit before tax. The Anritsu Group will aim to improve its cash conversion cycle to make more effective use of operating assets such as trade receivables and inventories. 2. Cash Flows from Investing Activities The Anritsu Group expects cash flows from investing activities to be negative due to capital expenditure. Capital expenditures will include regular investments to strengthen the foundation of its product development environment, as well as strategic investments in global information system. 3. Cash Flows from Financing Activities The Anritsu Group expects cash flows from financing activities to be negative, mainly due to payment of dividends. 9

12 (Reference) Revenue by Segment FORECAST OF SEGMENT INFORMATION FY2016 FY2017 From Apr. 1, 2016 From Apr. 1, 2017 To Mar. 31, 2017 To Mar. 31, 2018 Change FY2018(Forecast) From Apr. 1, 2018 To Mar. 31, 2019 Change Revenue 87,638 85, % 92, % Test and Measurement 59,333 54, % 60, % PQA 19,588 22, % 23, % Others 8,716 8, % 8, % Operating Profit by Segment Operating Profit 4,234 4, % 6, % Test and Measurement 2,130 1, % 3, % PQA 1,302 1, % 2, % Others 801 1, % 1, % Revenue by Markets (Notes) Revenue 87,638 85, % 92, % Japan 29,338 29, % 31, % Overseas 58,299 56, % 60, % Americas 19,633 17, % 20, % EMEA 12,520 12, % 13, % Asia and Others 26,145 26, % 27, % PQA: Products Quality Assurance EMEA: Europe, Middle East and Africa (Note) Statements made in these materials with respect to Anritsu s current plans, strategies and beliefs that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements of future business results or other forward-looking projections pertinent to the business of Anritsu. These descriptions are based on assumptions and judgments made by Anritsu s management from information currently available, and include certain risks and uncertain factors. Actual business results are the outcome of a number of unknown variables, and may substantially differ from the figures projected herein. Furthermore, Anritsu disclaims any obligation, unless required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Factors which may affect the actual business results include but are not limited to the economic situation in the geographic areas where Anritsu conducts business, including but not limited to Japan, Americas, Europe, and Asia, pressure on prices due to trends in demand for Anritsu s products and services or to increased competition, Anritsu s ability to continue supplying products and services that are accepted by customers in a highly competitive market environment, and currency exchange rates. 10

13 (4) Profit Distribution Policy and Dividends for the Years Ended/Ending March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019 The Company s basic policy for returning profits to its shareholders is to distribute profits in accordance with its consolidated performance and by taking into account the total return ratio. With regard to dividends, while taking the basic approach of raising dividends on equity (DOE) in accordance with the increase in consolidated profits for the fiscal year, the Company aims at a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30 percent or more. The Company s basic policy is to make distributions of dividends, twice a year, consisting of a fiscal year-end dividend and an interim dividend by resolution of the General Meeting of Shareholders and by approval of the Board of Directors. The Company intends to carry out the purchase of treasury stock appropriately as necessary, by taking into account its financial situation, the trends in stock prices and other factors, in an effort to execute capital policies that respond flexibly to changes in the corporate environment. The Company s basic policy is to apply retained earnings to research and development and capital investment in order to respond to rapid technological advances and changes in the market structure. Anritsu plans to pay a year-end dividend of 7.5 yen per share as initially scheduled, and total dividends for the fiscal year will be 15.0 yen per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, Anritsu plans to pay cash dividends of 17.0 yen per share (including an interim dividend of 8.5 yen per share), assuming achievement of the business forecast on page 8. (5) Risk Information 1) Inherent Risks in the Anritsu Group's Technology and Marketing Strategies The Anritsu Group works to deploy its well-developed technological capabilities to promptly provide cutting-edge products and services that offer value to customers. However, the rapid pace of technological innovation in the Anritsu Group s core information and communication markets and the Anritsu Group s ability to deliver products and services in a timely manner to meet the needs and wants of customers are factors that have the potential to exert a material impact on the Anritsu Group s financial condition and operating results. ANRITSU CORPORATION(6754) 2) Market Fluctuation Risk External factors including changes in the economy or market conditions and technological innovation affect the profitability of product lines the Group develops and have the potential to exert a significant material impact on the Anritsu Group s financial condition and operating results. Because a high percentage of Test and Measurement segment revenue is in the telecommunications market, capital investment trends among telecom operators, telecommunications equipment manufacturers and electronic component manufacturers have the potential to exert a material effect on business results. Telecom operators are progressively adopting technologies to handle rapid increases in data traffic even as they curtail capital investment. However, they are also increasingly adopting shared open network use in order to increase service development efficiency. Moreover, business results for the mobile communications measuring instrument field, the cornerstone of earnings for the Anritsu Group, are affected by changes in technological innovation in mobile phone services, the number of subscribers and the replacement ratio for mobile phones. Business results are also affected by factors such as changes in development methods as seen in the shift to mobile phone software platforms and response to intensifying price competition in measuring instruments used in handset production. 11

14 In the Products Quality Assurance business, sales to food manufacturers constitute more than 80 percent of revenue. Economic growth rates, consumer spending and raw material price trends have the potential to impact performance, capital investment and other issues among food manufacturers and materially influence its performance. 3) Global Business Development Risk The Anritsu Group markets its products globally, and conducts business in the Americas, Europe, Asia and elsewhere. In particular, the overseas sales ratio including both the Test and Measurement business and the Products Quality Assurance business is 65 percent, and many customers likewise operate on a global scale. As a result, economic trends in countries worldwide, changes in international conditions, compliance with required laws and regulations and progress in the Anritsu Group s global strategy have a potential to exert a material impact on the Group s financial position and results of operations. In addition, global-scale mergers, acquisitions and realignment in the telecommunications industry are changing the competitive landscape. Significant changes in capital investment trends that result have the potential to exert a material impact on the Anritsu Group s financial condition and operating results. 4) Foreign Exchange Risk The Anritsu Group s sales outside Japan account for 65 percent of consolidated revenue. The Anritsu Group hedges foreign exchange risk using instruments including forward foreign exchange contracts for foreign exchange transactions that occur upon collection of accounts receivable and other events. However, rapid changes in foreign exchange rates have the potential to exert a material impact on the Anritsu Group s financial condition and operating results. 5) Long-term Inventory Obsolescence Risk The Anritsu Group works to provide products and services that precisely meet customer needs and wants. However, particularly in the test and measuring instruments market, product lines are subject to rapid change in technology, which can easily result in obsolescence of products and parts, and cause inventory held for long periods to lose its value. These factors have the potential to exert a material impact on the Anritsu Group's financial condition and operating results. 6) Risk Related to Deferred Tax Assets The Anritsu Group applies deferred tax accounting and recognizes deferred tax assets. Calculation of deferred tax assets is based on projections that include estimates of future taxable profit, and the actual benefit may differ from the projection. If the tax benefits based on the estimate of future taxable profit are judged to be unavailable, these deferred tax assets are written down, which has the potential to exert a material impact on the Anritsu Group s financial condition and operating results. 7) Risk related to Defined-Benefit Pension Plan The amounts of retirement benefit payments and obligations incurred in connection with employee defined-benefit pension plans of the parent company and certain of its subsidiaries are calculated based on assumptions, including discount rates, made for actuarial calculations. If the discount rates and other assumptions, which were made for the actuarial calculations of the expected amount of obligations under these defined-benefit pension plans undergo change, this has the potential to exert a material impact on the Anritsu Group s financial condition and operating results. 12

15 8) Impact of Revisions, Etc., in Accounting Standards The Anritsu Group voluntarily adopted its financial statements in conformity with IFRS. However, if, in the future, new accounting principles, tax laws, etc., are applied and/or changes are made in such regulations, this has the potential to exert a material impact on the Anritsu Group s financial condition and operating results. 9) Risk of Natural Disasters and Other Unexpected Events The Anritsu Group operates production and sales activities globally. Consequently, the occurrence of major earthquakes or other natural disaster, fire, war, acts of terrorism or violence could exert a material impact on the Anritsu group s financial condition and operating results by disrupting the business activities of the Anritsu Group or its suppliers and customers due to damage to key facilities, or by causing political or economic instability. 2. Management Policies (1) Basic Policy The Company Philosophy of Anritsu Corporation is to contribute to creating an affluent safe and secure global society by providing Original & High Level products and services with sincerity, harmony and enthusiasm. Based on the Company Vision Achieve continuous growth with sustainable superior profits through innovation using all knowledge of all parties and contribute to the sustainability of society, the Anritsu s Company Policy is 1) to make energetic organization synthesizing the knowledge of all employees, 2) to capture growth drivers through innovation, 3) to be a leader in the global market and 4) to contribute to the creation of a society that is friendly to people and the Earth as a good corporate citizen. The Anritsu Group has built a solid base of customer trust with its portfolio of communications, test and measurement and inspection technologies that it has built up for 120 years since its founding. These core technologies support the Group s current businesses, including Test and Measurement, Products Quality Assurance, and other businesses, and are a source of its corporate value. Strong relationships with suppliers and good labor-management relationships based on trust are also key management resources and further sources of corporate value. The Anritsu Group conveys its brand statement, envision: ensure, for an advanced and trustworthy corporate brand, which can be said to be testimony of the company s 120 years. Embedded in the statement is the intention, We will share dreams with customers, create a vision together, and develop this vision into tangible solutions that exceed our customers expectations through innovation, which is our intent to contribute to the sustainability of society by realizing our customers vision. The Anritsu Group will continue working to raise corporate value by making the most of these management resources while contributing to the realization of an affluent, safe and secure global society. 13

16 (2) Management Targets Anritsu aims to maximize corporate value by managing its operations with a focus on cash flow. In addition, to evaluate the added value generated by capital invested, Anritsu uses an original metric, ACE (Anritsu Capital-cost Evaluation), for evaluating the results of each business. A target for ROE is also set as an indicator of the efficiency of capital invested. To attain its management vision of continuous growth with sustainable superior profits, the Anritsu Group had prepared its 2020 VISION, which has a time horizon of 10 years, and established a mediumterm milestone plan entitled the Mid-term Business Plan GLP2020 (a three-year plan that ends in FY2020), which is based on the 2020 VISION. The Group will capture growth drivers to restore growth potential and strive to build a robust profit structure. The following figures are the main financial management target for GLP2020. Improve corporate value KPI (ACE & ROE) through growth investment (including M&As) with a return of more than 7% of equity cost and capital efficiency improvements. ANRITSU CORPORATION(6754) Year Ended Year Ended Year Ending Year Ending March 31, 2017 March 31, 2018 March 31, 2019 March 31, 2021 (Actual) (Actual) (Forecast) (Target) Revenue (Billions of yen) Operating Profit (Billions of yen) Profit (Billions of yen) ACE (Billions of yen) (1.5) (1.6) ROE (%) ACE (Anritsu Capital-cost Evaluation): Net operating profit after tax Cost of capital(5%) (3) Medium- and Long-Term Management Strategy and Issues to be Dealt With The core Test and Measurement business of the Anritsu Group involve information and communication technology (ICT) services. In the ICT field, global mobile broadband services and the creation of new social value by IoT are driving growth and innovation of communication system which aims to enhance user experience in the medium- to long-term will be platform for the growth driver. In order to enable this innovation, continuous development of mobile telecommunication technology from LTE and LTE-Advanced/Pro which support broadband, and beyond to 5G will be promoted, as well as the network reshaping through measures, as represented by increased density of the base station network, which is indispensable for enhancing connectivity. Standardization was completed in March, 2018 for NSA-NR (Non-Standalone New Radio) for the 5G mobile system, which is expected to provide the infrastructure to a wide range of mobile broadband services. In response to this, development for commercialization of 5G will start in earnest worldwide. From basic social infrastructure to the creation of new value through IoT, safe and secure networks that are easy to connect to anytime and anywhere are vital to a sustainable society. As an advanced measurement company covering both wireline and wireless telecommunication areas, Anritsu provides network solutions for its customers and for society. The growth driver for the Products Quality Assurance business is expansion from contaminant inspection into the quality assurance market. As a long-term goal, with the food product and pharmaceutical-related markets as our focus, the Anritsu Group will aim to expand its business by raising the overseas revenue ratio to 50 percent. The Anritsu Group will work to enhance overseas resources to accelerate business development mainly in North American and Asian markets. 14

17 Steady implementation of these strategies requires appropriately managing and reducing risks and transforming them from impediments into a source of competitive advantage. For this reason, Anritsu will improve the risk management system through further strengthening of established ties among the Group companies in Japan and overseas via upgrades to the internal control system. Anritsu also aims to realize better corporate governance within the Group by establishing the Anritsu Corporation Basic Policy on Corporate Governance. Anritsu has promoted the separation of decision-making and execution of operation by introducing an executive officer system, transmitted to a Company with an Audit Committee, established a nomination committee, a compensation committee, and an independent committee chaired by independent outside directors, and carries out performance assessments for the Board of Directors, in order to reinforce the audit and supervisory functions of the Board. The Anritsu Group will continue working to conduct business management with greater transparency from a global perspective. The Anritsu Group has believed until now that contribution to solving social issues through honest business practices enhances corporate value, and has continued to actively conduct corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. From this fiscal year, in order to clarify our contributions to a sustainable society, the Group expanded our conventional vision for achieving CSR goals to develop a Sustainability Policy. The Anritsu Group believes our business should increase our long term value through contribution to the sustainability of global society with sincerity, harmony, and enthusiasm. Through the activities mentioned above, Anritsu will seek to achieve the goals to be a global market leader and to create new businesses by emerging business set out in 2020 VISION, which expresses what Anritsu hopes to achieve by 2020, as well as continue to enhance corporate value. 3. Basic Policy regarding Adoption of Accounting Standards The Anritsu Group is involved in global business development, as approximately 70 percent of its consolidated revenues are generated outside of Japan and it has research and development bases in Japan, the U.S. and Europe. In light of these circumstances, the Anritsu Group has voluntarily applied the International Reporting Standards (IFRS) from the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 in an effort to reinforce its management base through improvement of its internal decision-making process, while at the same time diversifying its means of financing by enhancing the comparability of its financial information on a global basis. 15

18 4. Consolidated Statements (1) Consolidated Statement of Position Assets Current assets End of FY2016 as of (A) End of FY2017 as of (B) Change (B) - (A) Cash and cash equivalents 39,682 35,452 (4,229) Trade and other receivables 21,561 21,474 (86) Other financial assets 1,152 1, Inventories 16,606 18,236 1,630 Income tax receivables (331) Other assets 2,960 3, Total current assets 82,421 79,576 (2,844) Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 26,441 25,947 (493) Goodwill and intangible assets 3,721 3, Investment property 1,664 1,463 (200) Trade and other receivables (3) Other financial assets 2,481 2, Deferred tax assets 7,979 7,125 (853) Other assets 14 9 (4) Total non-current assets 42,632 41,613 (1,019) Total assets 125, ,190 (3,863) 16

19 Liabilities and equity End of FY2016 as of (A) End of FY2017 as of (B) Change (B) - (A) Liabilities Current liabilities Trade and other payables 7,060 7, Bonds and borrowings 7,565 4,467 (3,098) Other financial liabilities (0) Income tax payables 1,608 2, Employee benefits 5,427 5,254 (172) Provisions Other liabilities 6,385 6,333 (51) Total current liabilities 28,394 26,803 (1,591) Non-current liabilities Trade and other payables Bonds and borrowings 14,460 11,477 (2,983) Other financial liabilities Employee benefits 3,188 2,247 (941) Provisions Deferred tax liabilities (71) Other liabilities 1,554 1,400 (153) Total non-current liabilities 20,174 16,073 (4,101) Total liabilities 48,568 42,876 (5,692) Equity Common stock 19,052 19, Additional paid-in capital 28,169 28,137 (32) Retained earnings 24,394 26,254 1,860 Treasury stock (1,012) (987) 25 Other components of equity 5,794 5,761 (32) Total equity attributable to owners of parent 76,398 78,230 1,832 Non-controlling interests (4) Total equity 76,485 78,313 1,828 Total liabilities and equity 125, ,190 (3,863) 17